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492 JPT

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,025 mi
Last recorded7,025 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration492 JPT
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 7,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 6,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 5,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 5,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 4,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 3,297 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 2,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 1,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within strut top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 97,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,861 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 95,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 93,687 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 92,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 92,982 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 91,734 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 91,734 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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492 JPT is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 492 JPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 492 JPT registered?

492 JPT is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is 492 JPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 492 JPT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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